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Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
Homonyms: Words that have the same spelling and same pronunciation, but
different meanings.
Directions: Choose (a) or (b)
Example: I hope you are not lying _(a)_ to me. (a) telling a lie
My books are lying _(b)_ on the table. (b) being in a horizontal position
1. The kids are going to watch ___ TV tonight. (a) small clock worn on the wrist
What time is it? I have to set my watch____. (b) look at
2. Which page _____ is the homework on? (a) one sheet of paper
Please page _____the doctor if you need help. (b) to call someone on an electronic pager
3. Let’s play ___ soccer after school. (a) participate in a sport
The author wrote a new play ___. (b) theater piece
4. Ouch! The mosquito bit ___ me! (a) a tiny amount
I’ll have a little bit ___ of sugar in my tea. (b) past tense of bite
5. My rabbits are in a pen ___ outside. (a) a writing instrument which uses ink
Please sign this form with a black pen ___. (b) an enclosed area
Homographs: Words that have the same spelling, but different pronunciations and
meanings.
Directions: Choose (a) or (b)
Example: The wind _(a)_ is blowing hard. (a) moving air (rhymes with pinned)
I have to wind _(b)_ my clock. (b) turn the stem (rhymes with find)
1. The singer made a low bow ___ to the audience. (a) decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
Maria placed a red bow ___ on the birthday gift. (b) bend at the waist (rhymes with how)
2. All the students are present ___ today. (a) here (rhymes with pleasant)
The boss will present ___ the award at 10:00. (b) give (rhymes with resent)
3. Please close ___ the door. (a) near (rhymes with dose)
The boy sat close ___ to his uncle. (b) shut (rhymes with toes)
4. The rope was wound ___ around his ankles. (a) tied around (rhymes with pound)
The soldier received a wound ___ in the battle. (b) an injury (rhymes with moon)
5. I don’t know if I will live ___ or die. (a) to have life (rhymes with give)
Last night I saw the band play live ___ in concert. (b) in real time performance (rhymes with hive)
Date________________
Homonyms, Homographs, and Homophones
Homonyms: Words that have the same spelling and same pronunciation, but
different meanings.
Directions: Choose (a) or (b)
Example: I hope you are not lying _(a)_ to me. (a) telling a lie
My books are lying _(b)_ on the table. (b) being in a horizontal position
1. The kids are going to watch ___ TV tonight. (a) small clock worn on the wrist
What time is it? I have to set my watch____. (b) look at
2. Which page _____ is the homework on? (a) one sheet of paper
Please page _____the doctor if you need help. (b) to call someone on an electronic pager
3. Let’s play ___ soccer after school. (a) participate in a sport
The author wrote a new play ___. (b) theater piece
4. Ouch! The mosquito bit ___ me! (a) a tiny amount
I’ll have a little bit ___ of sugar in my tea. (b) past tense of bite
5. My rabbits are in a pen ___ outside. (a) a writing instrument which uses ink
Please sign this form with a black pen ___. (b) an enclosed area
Homographs: Words that have the same spelling, but different pronunciations and
meanings.
Directions: Choose (a) or (b)
Example: The wind _(a)_ is blowing hard. (a) moving air (rhymes with pinned)
I have to wind _(b)_ my clock. (b) turn the stem (rhymes with find)
1. The singer made a low bow ___ to the audience. (a) decorative ribbon (rhymes with so)
Maria placed a red bow ___ on the birthday gift. (b) bend at the waist (rhymes with how)
2. All the students are present ___ today. (a) here (rhymes with pleasant)
The boss will present ___ the award at 10:00. (b) give (rhymes with resent)
3. Please close ___ the door. (a) near (rhymes with dose)
The boy sat close ___ to his uncle. (b) shut (rhymes with toes)
4. The rope was wound ___ around his ankles. (a) tied around (rhymes with pound)
The soldier received a wound ___ in the battle. (b) an injury (rhymes with moon)
5. I don’t know if I will live ___ or die. (a) to have life (rhymes with give)
Last night I saw the band play live ___ in concert. (b) in real time performance (rhymes with hive)
